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Embedded Linux Engineer – Network Switch

Embedded Linux Engineer – Network Switch

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Linux Engineer with deep expertise in enterprise and automotive-grade network switch technologies. This role focuses on supporting in-vehicle network infrastructure, including central and peripheral switches, with an emphasis on Linux kernel and userspace development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Linux drivers for network devices, including board support packages (BSP) and low-level driver integration.
• Support board bring-up activities for custom hardware platforms.
• Work with central and peripheral automotive network switches (e.g., Microchip LAN9660 family, high-end Marvell switches).
• Contribute to socket programming and low-level networking stack integration in embedded environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust testing and validation of networking components.
• Interface with both Linux- and RTOS-based systems (RTOS is secondary focus).
• Implement and support Precision Time Protocol (PTP) for in-vehicle network synchronization.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience with enterprise-level and/or automotive-grade Ethernet switches (Broadcom, Marvell, Microchip).
• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel and userspace development.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Experience with Linux driver development and debugging.
• Solid understanding of network stack, socket programming, and embedded systems testing methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Python for test automation and framework development.
• Familiarity with FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS.
• Knowledge of Yocto Project (preferred) or Buildroot for embedded Linux builds.
• Experience with T1 PHY and automotive Ethernet protocols.
• Familiarity with Bazel as a build tool.
• Prior experience with PTP (IEEE 1588) implementation.

 

Estimated Min Rate: $70.00
Estimated Max Rate: $100.00


Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities  to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.